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iMagic Software - Updates for iMagic Hotel Reservation
Updates in v4.27 - Sep 2010
Updated link between iMagic Hotel and AvailabilityOnline.com. - Many thanks to Chris C for this suggestion.
Added a total to the Payment Report with Rooms report. - Many thanks to Steve and Grace C for this suggestion.
Currency format update for international settings.
Updates in v4.24 - Aug 2010
Fixed bug on the "In House Report" where it wasn't always showing the guests in the room. - Many thanks to Rebecca M for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.23 - Aug 2010
Maintenance update
Bug fix - editing a booking with a commission wasn't always showing the original selection.
Bug fix - setting a discount to an empty string caused a crash.
Bug fix - room was causing error on payment step when charge for each was set to hour. - Many thanks to Kyle for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.22 - Aug 2010
Increased payment fields from 11 to 13 characters, this solves an issue with currency formats that use 3 rather than 1 character (ie Swedish Krona). - Many thanks to Catarina O for this suggestion.
Likewise increased size of fields on confirmation step so they can display the full figures.
Updates in v4.21 - Aug 2010
Updated Cleaning List export to include Checked-in status. This should help is organizing cleaning routines. - Many thanks to Jim for this suggestion.
Added new capacity percentage graph, this shows the rooms available as a percentage for a date range. - Many thanks to Diane L for this suggestion.
Moved 'include reservation departure date' setting to Advanced/Advanced Calendar. Likewise moved 'enable CC validation' setting to new Advanced/Credit Card Processing screen. This then makes room for new credit card features.
Added option to specify the default number of adults on new bookings (Configure/Settings). - Many thanks to Jessica for this suggestion.
Added option to include or not include the room name on the Payment Details. If you use the drag/drop feature on the Advanced Calendar this can be turned off so you don't need to edit the booking at all.
Added option in User Access to allow/block adding of reservations. - Many thanks to MN for this suggestion.
Fixed refresh bug when selecting custom items on the Payment step.
Added custom web booking option, this should allow developers to integrate their own web booking systems.
Updates in v4.20 - Jul 2010
Optimized graphic updates inside application.
Updates in v4.19 - Jun 2010
Set minimum column widths for the Advanced Calendar. This should help to avoid situations where the column is resized to nothing. - Many thanks to Vince for this suggestion.
Changed the default setting for show notes to off, as some users were experiencing slow downs.
Updates in v4.18 - Jun 2010
Added new option to automatically set a saved item to the length of the booking. This is useful when you want to add an additional charge for each night of the booking. This could be a state tax or incidental. - Many thanks to Tahseen for this suggestion.
Added option to compound secondary taxes, some countries tax in this way such as Canada. - Many thanks to Tahseen for this suggestion.
Bug fix - the notes icon was not always showing on the Advanced Calendar. - Many thanks to p100sun for this suggestion.
Bug fix - the "auto change departure date" has been changed so it only changes the departure date when it is set to the same date as the arrival.
When viewing booking details from the Simple Calendar the previous selection is now restored.
Updates in v4.17 - May 2010
Added currency verification to "Amount Paid" and "Balance" fields on booking, this should help to avoid problems with multiple currencies.
Bug fix - not all information from a booking was being deleted. This was causing some figures on reports to not show correctly. - Many thanks to makapara for this suggestion.
Added new tag to templates <isubtotal_inctax>, this shows the amount of an item inclusive of tax, ie quantity x amount + tax. - Many thanks to Mark R for this suggestion.
Added a new scheduled web update feature. This can be set to automatically check for updates.
Guests this week on the statistics screen is now showing future days as well as past.
Bug fix - when hovering the mouse over a bar in the graph it was showing some strange formatting. This has now been changed to show just the figure. - Many thanks to Marina for this suggestion.
Added new Monthly Revenue graph. - Many thanks to Marina for this suggestion.
The graph has been adjusted so that if a large number of figures are being displayed then the "ticks" are staggered. This should help when displaying large amounts of information at once.
Template files are now installed into:
My Documents/iMagic Hotel Reservation/Templates
This will only be set for new installs, for existing installations the existing Program Files folder is used.
Updates in v4.16 - May 2010
Increased technical total bookings possible from 65,000 to 2 million. - Many thanks to Reichard D for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.15 - Apr 2010
The Payment Report has now been split into two options, with and without rooms. - Many thanks to Anja for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.14 - Apr 2010
Customer Custom Fields are now listed in two columns. This should double the number of possible fields that can be added. - Many thanks to Escape Club for this suggestion.
Bug fix - Customer Custom Fields can now be reordered as required. - Many thanks to EE for this suggestion.
Added new Room Report, which lists the currently configured rooms.
Added new Occupancy Report listing the booking, amount charged and room details. - Many thanks to Jeremy S for this suggestion.
Added room number to Payment Report. - Many thanks to Steve for this suggestion.
Added number of guests in a booking to the In-House Report. - Many thanks to Barb D for this suggestion.
The Occupancy Report can now be listed by a date range. - Many thanks to Barb D for this suggestion.
Customer Custom Fields can now be searched for on the Customer Search. - Many thanks to Barb D for this suggestion.
The Cleaning Report has been updated to include multiple status settings. This should therefore now show when a room is being vacated and an arrival is occurring on the same day. - Many thanks to Steve for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.13 - Mar 2010
Added new Billing Report (Reports/Billing Report), this shows the total charges for customers within a given date range. - Many thanks to Jeremy S for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.12 - Jan 2010
Bug fix - some users were receiving an error when printing confirmations or receipts. - Many thanks to Will for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.11 - Jan 2010
Bug fix with upload to AvailabilityOnline.com (in certain cases the availability upload to AO was not allowing a new booking on the same day as a departing guest) - Many thanks to Beach D for this suggestion.
Updated Advanced Calendar to include a cursor highlight. This should help to identify which rooms and dates a booking is on when hovering the mouse over a selection. - Many thanks to Anett for this suggestion.
The Advanced Calendar can now show the customer custom field and customer last name at the same time. Select Configure/Advanced/Advanced Calendar to set this. - Many thanks to Karen for this suggestion.
Generated confirmation and receipt files now are prefixed with either "Confirmation" or "Receipt" as opposed to the temporary filename allocated by Windows. The temporary filename creates a random looking filename, which when emailed to a guest could look like spam. - Many thanks to Steve for this suggestion.
Added a date filter to the File/Export Reservations option. This filters the reservations on the given dates which should help to reduce the time required to manage reservation data in other applications. - Many thanks to Brian for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.9 - Nov 2009
Maintenance updates for Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Added option to include "default notes". This allows you to set up notes that will appear on all new bookings. This could be used for check lists, reminders or such. Configure/Advanced/Booking Notes - Many thanks to Denali for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.8 - Nov 2009
Fixed "subscript out of range" bug on Advanced Calendar.
Updates in v4.7 - Nov 2009
Added internal database backup option (File/Backup Database). - Many thanks to Jon W for this suggestion.
Added a note icon on the A/C that is shown on bookings when a note has been created. - Many thanks to p100sun for this suggestion.
Moved the default database from c:program filesimagic hotel reservation to the common applications data folder. This is required to be compliment with new Vista and Windows 7 standards. - Many thanks to Jon W for this suggestion.
Added new privilege to User Control "Cancel Booking". This allows you to only allow selected users to cancel a booking. - Many thanks to Ryan K for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.6 - Oct 2009
Bug fix - on making a new booking and using the customer search option the no adults was being reset to 0. - Many thanks to Karen for this suggestion.
Added Booked By field to Reservation Summary screen. - Many thanks to John W for this suggestion.
Can no longer delete the default Payment Method. - Many thanks to Gary G for this suggestion.
Bug fix - jumping ahead on making a booking did not always save any set notes. - Many thanks to Karen L for this suggestion.
Added new tag to receipt template files, <item_date>. This is the date the item was added into the system and would go between the existing item tags. - Many thanks to Alfred O for this suggestion.
Added option to add inclusive tax rates into Seasonal Pricing screen. - Many thanks to John W for this suggestion.
Changed Departure date on Booking Search to be date inclusive.
Changed default start date on Payment Report to system date.
Updates in v4.5 - Oct 2009
Minor GUI updates to comply with Windows standards.
Increase field length on Booking Summary screen. Also changed SQL in case users have an old version of Microsoft MDAC/Jet installed.
Updates in v4.4 - Oct 2009
Added <fromtime> and <totime> tags to Receipt and Confirmation Template files. These export out the check in and checkout time of the booking. - Many thanks to Pat for this suggestion.
Added customer <cell> and <homephone> tags to the Booking List Template file. - Many thanks to Greg for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.2 - Aug 2009
Added <bookingnotes> tag to the receipt and confirmation files. When inserted into a template file this tag will be changed to the current booking notes. - Many thanks to Pheonix for this suggestion.
Updates in v4.1 - Aug 2009
Update for users using multiple currencies in Windows. - Many thanks to Jon W for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.99 - Jul 2009
Updated Weekly rate settings for Room charges. If a Weekly rate is selected on the Charge For option, it will now override the seasonal settings if the booking is for more than 1 week. - Many thanks to Peter V for this suggestion.
Added software reseller features. - Many thanks to Stephan S for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.98 - Jul 2009
Added Occupancy Graph for month periods. - Many thanks to Margaret H for this suggestion.
Booking Status and Booking Notes are now updated on Summary Screen even if the booking is edited. - Many thanks to Milliepede for this suggestion.
Added Tax inclusive column to Payment/Charges step during a booking. - Many thanks to Jon W for this suggestion.
Added Tax inclusive calculation on Payment Charge field. - Many thanks to Ben E for this suggestion.
Added option to separate different charge methods on Payment Report. - Many thanks to Joyce H for this suggestion.
Added instructional text on room settings screen. - Many thanks to Jon W for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.97 - Jul 2009
Security update for Windows Vista. If you're using Windows Vista you should install this update.
Due to the security updates in Windows Vista with the "Compatibility Files", the database file can sometimes be renamed from db.mdb to db.tmp. Installing this update will avoid this problem. - Many thanks to Jon for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.95 - Jun 2009
Added options to File/Export Reservation Quick View. As well as dates you can also include just last names, first/last names, standard Xs or a customer custom field. - Many thanks to Christine M for this suggestion.
Fixed bug in File/Export Reservation Quick View with large exports on certain date formats. - Many thanks to Christine M for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.94 - Jun 2009
Fixed booking search window resize on Vista.
Added option to show only day of month on Advanced Cal. - Many thanks to Demetris T for this suggestion.
Added option to set any number of days on Advanced Cal.
Added recording of date when a new charge or payment is added. - Many thanks to Robert C for this suggestion.
Improved loading speed on large databases.
Updates in v3.93 - Jun 2009
Updated In-House report. - Many thanks to Alli for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.92 - May 2009
Added 0% on Capacity Now when no data is found (was showing "N/A"). - Many thanks to John H for this suggestion.
Added Customer Import option (under File/Import Customers).
Added Night Audit (under Reports/Night Audit). - Many thanks to Joseph R for this suggestion.
Added new Checked Out report, showing customers that have checked out on today's date. - Many thanks to Joseph R for this suggestion.
Moved Reporting system to it's own section in preparation for next update.
Updates in v3.91 - May 2009
Bug fix - when entering certain characters into the custom field. - Many thanks to Adrienne for this suggestion.
Bug fix - when entering too many characters into the booking name field.
Updates in v3.90 - Apr 2009
Fixed bug when no price was entered for an item.
Updates in v3.89 - Feb 2009
Added new tags to the Confirmation/Receipt files:
<now> - displays current system date.
<now_long> - display current system date in long format.
<fromdate_long> - displays booking from date in long format.
<todate_long> - displays bookings to date in long format. - Many thanks to Adrienne for this suggestion.
Added details of rooms booked to Export Reservations. Added Bookings Notes to Export This Months Reservations. - Many thanks to Craig R for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.88 - Jan 2009
Updated Payment Report to use new Payment Date field.
Added <bookedby> tag to receipt/confirmation files. - Many thanks to Elie D for this suggestion.
Added credit card tags to receipt/confirmation files:
<creditcardno>
<creditcardnox>
<creditcardexpiry>
<creditcardtype>
<creditcardcsc>
Added option for user to set default payment method. - Many thanks to Steve for this suggestion.
Added date option to Advanced Calendar printing. - Many thanks to Phillip and Sandra L for this suggestion.
Fixed bug on Settings screen where tax rate name wasn't being loaded after a change.
Updated graph control (this will allow new interactive features to be added in the future).
Updates in v3.87 - Dec 2008
Added new "Reservation Report".
Updates in v3.85 - Aug 2008
Added reservation download link to AvailabilityOnline.com.
Added link to SuperOop.com online booking system.
Added Receipt print to Confirmation page.
Added CVC credit card field to customer payment screen.
Updates in v3.82 - Jun 2008
Updated help file for Windows Vista, added PDF version of manual.
Updates in v3.81 - Apr 2008
Webervations update.
Booking Summary notes have now been enabled for editing.
Default currency can now be changed in Windows to avoid startup bug.
Updates in v3.80 - Apr 2008
Update for Webervations.
Update for Windows Vista.
Changed default booking status on new bookings to "Booked".
Updates in v3.78 - Dec 2007
Increased seasons to 25.
Updates in v3.76 - May 2007
Added confirmation number to receipt filenames.
Option to auto change departure date to after arrival date option.
On new booking, arrival date is automatically set to the current date set on the Simple Calendar.
Short day names are now on the Advanced Calendar. - Many thanks to Nigel, Bob, Kathy, Demetris for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.75 - Apr 2007
Fixed "Departure date must be after the Arrival date." issue with new reservations. - Many thanks to Chris K for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.74 - Apr 2007
Updated link to Webervations.com - Many thanks to Drew S for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.73 - Apr 2007
Updated link to Webervations.com - Many thanks to Drew S for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.72 - Mar 2007
Fixed refresh bug with quick reports.
Updates in v3.71 - Mar 2007
From the Advanced Calendar you can now double click a blank date to create a new booking.<br>
Fixed a bug when a booking crosses over seasons and a new year.<br>
In the Finance Summary option you can now select a date range.
Updates in v3.70 - Feb 2007
Updated link to Webervations.com<br>
Added option to choose location of confirmation files etc.
Updates in v3.69 - Feb 2007
Fixed Payment Report bug with time of day indicators "a.m." and "p.m.". - Many thanks to Rebecca for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.67 - Sep 2006
Updated link to Webervations.com
Updates in v3.65 - May 2006
Added confirmation number to show summary screen.
Fixed Advanced Calendar so it now saves the width of the columns. - Many thanks to George for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.64 - Apr 2006
Fixed "include end date on Advanced Calendar" option.<br>
Added RTF option to Advanced Calendar print (allows it to be opened in Word).
Updates in v3.63 - Feb 2006
Fixed Advanced Calendar print bug.
Updates in v3.58 - Dec 2005
Added user security, allows you to restrict access to sections of the program.<br>
Updated Webervations.com link.<br>
Minor bug fixes.
Updates in v3.55 - Nov 2005
Added the ability to hide the key on the Advanced Calendar.<br>
Updated web bookings on both Webervations.com and AvailabilityOnline.com
Updates in v3.52 - Oct 2005
Added room ordering to the booking room step (was just applying to the Advanced Calendar). - Many thanks to Martin for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.50 - Oct 2005
Added link to Webervations.com.
Updates in v3.48 - Sep 2005
Fixed customer search bug (wasn't including business name in search).
Updates in v3.47 - Sep 2005
Added support for web bookings with <A HREF="http://www.AvailabilityOnline.com">AvailabilityOnline.com</A>.<br>
Automatic calculation of percentage discounts now on Add Order Item page.<br>
Added cleaning list (under File menu).
Updates in v3.46 - Aug 2005
Fixed bug in Configuration Wizard with custom booking types. - Many thanks to Ann S for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.44 - Jul 2005
Increased loading speed for larger databases. - Many thanks to Cheryl for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.40 - May 2005
Fixed issue with reports. - Many thanks to Jeff for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.39 - May 2005
Fixed season pricing bug - Many thanks to Joe Armada for this suggestion.
Can now connect to multiple databases, this allows several hotels to be managed at once. - Many thanks to Tammy Nauss for this suggestion.
Added new Customer List, In House and Payment reports.
Updates in v3.36 - Mar 2005
Fixed account adding bug, error occurs when reaching 65,535 items. - Many thanks to Hans Honegger for this suggestion.
Updates in v3.35 - Mar 2005
Fixed room ordering bug.
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